EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning for Barbour County Until 11:45 PM

Scott Martin | April 19, 2020 @ 11:00 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern Barbour County in southeastern Alabama…

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1057 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Troy
University, or near Troy, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include…
Clio, Louisville, Tyler Crossroads, Doster, Texasville and Blue
Springs State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows!

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.